Radiological Technology PROGRAM

It is the mission of the Radiography Program to deliver quality education that provides the means for each student to gain and apply the knowledge and skill necessary to be successful in the field of radiography.

Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes:

STUDENTS WILL BE CLINICALLY COMPETENT

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will apply positioning skills.

• Students will select appropriate technical factors.

• Students will practice radiation protection.

STUDENTS WILL COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will effectively communicate with patients.

• Students will demonstrate effective presentation skills.

• Students will demonstrate written communication skills.

STUDENTS WILL USE CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will perform non-routine examinations.

• Students will evaluate images (Ones they didn’t produce)

STUDENTS WILL GROW AND DEVELOP PROFESSIONALLY

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate professional behavior.

• Students will understand ethical decision skills.

THE PROGRAM WILL GRADUATE ENTRY LEVEL TECHNOLOGISTS

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will complete the program.

• Students will be satisfied with their education.

• Graduates will pass the ARRT national certification on the 1st attempt.

• Of those pursuing employment, graduates will be gainfully employed within 6 months post-graduation.

• Employers will be satisfied with the graduate’s performance.

The radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee in Education in Radiologic Technology.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program's current accreditation award is 2 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS DATA

This handbook contains general rules, policies, and regulations. Keep this handbook with you for reference. College rules and regulations are made to assure fairness and uniformity for all students. This handbook is to be part of the clinical as well as didactic portion of your training and experience in the program. The information contained in this handbook is specific to the Radiological Technology Program and serves as a supplement to the NCTC Student Handbook as well as the Policy and Procedures Manual of each clinical affiliate. The information provided in this handbook must be read and compliance with listed policies is mandatory. It is also the responsibility of the student to thoroughly read and utilize the information on an on-going basis throughout the entire program

RADIOLOGY PROGRAM HANDBOOK

Students who are admitted to the program:

• Must pass a Background and Drug Screening prior to clinical rotations

• Must be CPR certified for the Healthcare Provider.

• Must have a physical examination completed by your private physician.

• Must provide documentation of immunizations and hepatitis B vaccines.

• Must have personal Medical Insurance (Liability insurance is provided by the school)

• Must go to clinical site selected by the Clinical Coordinator

Radiological technology students are required to provide a completed physical examination form prior to admission to the program. Each student must also provide documentation demonstrating that the student is in compliance with the immunization requirements for students enrolled in health-related career education courses as set forth by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

• Tetanus/Diphtheria booster must have been within the past 10 years.

• Measles For students born on or after January 1, 1957, verification of 2 doses of measles vaccine administered on or after their first birthday and at least 30 days apart or serologic confirmation of immunity is required. Students born prior to January 1, 1957 must show proof of either, one dose of measles vaccine on or after their first birthday, and since January 1, 1968 or serologic confirmation of measles immunity.

• Mumps: Students must show documentation of one dose of mumps vaccine administered on or after their first birthday or a physician-validated history of mumps illness or serologic confirmation of immunity.

• Rubella: Students must show documentation of one dose of rubella vaccine administered on or after their first birthday or a serologic confirmation of immunity. A physician-validated history of rubella is not acceptable documentation of immunity.

• Hepatitis B: Students must show they have received the entire Hepatitis B series or serologic confirmation of immunity.

• Varicella: Students must show documentation of immunization history or serologic confirmation of immunity to varicella (chicken pox)

• Tuberculin test: Students must have 2 negative TB tests within 3 weeks.

• Flu vaccination: Students must show documentation of one dose of the flu vaccine administered seasonally. Should any student elect to not receive the vaccination, he/she will be required to wear a mask during any and all patient contact in the clinical setting.

• Covid vaccination: The hospitals and clinics are full of patients with the delta variant of COVID-19 at this time. This makes healthcare areas extremely high risk for contracting COVID-19 and at risk for hospitalization if students contract the disease and are not protected. As of August 2022, all sites are requiring the students to be vaccinated. Boosters are recommended at this time but not required.

Clinical agencies may require additional tests prior to using their facilities.

Students are responsible for all financial obligations incurred with any illness/accident. Clinical facilities require proof of major-medical insurance. A copy of the insurance face sheet must be submitted upon acceptance into the program. A student will not be permitted to attend clinical if this documentation is not available.

As of August 2022, clinical sites are located in Gainesville, Denton, Dallas, Ardmore, Nocona, Decatur, Southlake, Irving, Carrolton, Frisco, Euless, and Plano. I understand I may have to drive anywhere up to 2 hours each way, 3-4 days a week to my designated clinical site.

More information may be found in the Clinical handbook.

Students scoring the highest Total Admission Points will be admitted to the AAS Radiology Program. Applicants will be ranked according to the TEAS score + priority points total. The program accepts the maximum of 20 students. Remaining candidates will be listed as alternates. If any admitted candidates aren’t able to begin the program for that particular semester, the next highest scoring alternate will be admitted. Any applicant (including alternates who did not get in) wishing to reapply the following semester must go through this admission procedure again. Those students accepted for admission to the Radiology Program will be registered in the first semester radiology courses by NCTC.

Non-Radiology Curriculum Coursework Point Average (pre-requisites and co-requisites)

• 4.0 - 3 priority points

• 3.5 - 2 priority points

• 3.0 - 1 priority point

BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I Grade

• A - 3 priority points

• B - 2 priority points

• C - 1 priority point

Non-Radiology Coursework Completed with a “C” or better (pre-requisites and co-requisites)

• 16 hours - 3 priority points

• 10 hours - 2 priority points

• 4 hours - 1 priority point

BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II Grade

• A - 3 priority points

• B - 2 priority points

• C - 1 priority point